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In general, what's the opinion of Benchmade knives made from S30V steel? Good value? Plenty of models in the $150 range.
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The only problem with Benchmades is that some don't like their political leanings. I like them, but prefer Spydercos. S30V has been known to chip a little bit if used for stuff that you probably shouldn't use a knife blade for. For cutting, it's great.
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I was just building a Mini Crooked River in their Custom Shop. I'll probably stick with S30V, I like that steel and can sharpen it easily.
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In general, what's the opinion of Benchmade knives made from S30V steel? Good value? Plenty of models in the $150 range. Mine is excellent. Only have one from them in S30V to compare but it’s as good as the handmade knives I have in S30V. Sample of one though.
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The only problem with Benchmades is that some don't like their political leanings. As someone ignorant on the matter, what are their contentious political viewpoints?
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Check out the Hogue Doug Ritter model.
Hogue picked up Doug Ritter when he and benchmade parted ways. Made in USA. Supposedly improved axis lock.
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The only problem with Benchmades is that some don't like their political leanings. As someone ignorant on the matter, what are their contentious political viewpoints? They donated some money to some local Dems and when a local PD needed some guns melted down, they did it for them.
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Mini barrage. Carried and beat on for 6 years. Lost it twice and found it weeks later. The last time left it on my bumper and my boy found it in the road where the handle got chunked. Tough knives. Have a spare in the drawer IF this one ever dies.
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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My EDC for years has been the Benchmade 705 McHenry & Williams axis lock (long out of production.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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My EDC for years has been the Benchmade 705 McHenry & Williams axis lock (long out of production. That goes back a way! I have a AFCK with M2 steel that I have packed around a bunch over the years. I had the pair, the Mini and full size AFCK. Gave the Mini to my son years ago and he still carries it occasionally.
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The mini AFCK was my all time favorite edc from benchmade. I like the Valet pretty good now but mostly carry traditional slip joints
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My EDC for years has been the Benchmade 705 McHenry & Williams axis lock (long out of production. That goes back a way! I have a AFCK with M2 steel that I have packed around a bunch over the years. I had the pair, the Mini and full size AFCK. Gave the Mini to my son years ago and he still carries it occasionally. Goes back a long way. The one like the photo, with the plain uncoated 454clm blade, is my very favorite. Its checkered scales are quite worn down from carrying it in my change pocket. Gets used many times a day. Have others with tanto and semi-serrated blades that don't get used any more. These are the best knives.
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The only problem with Benchmades is that some don't like their political leanings. As someone ignorant on the matter, what are their contentious political viewpoints? They donated some money to some local Dems and when a local PD needed some guns melted down, they did it for them. Trolled by their competitor.
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I just can’t find a ZT pattern I can love. If they did I’d have one.
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I like a few of the ZT knives. I'm not into those huge heavy duty folders that comprise much of the ZT line up. I have a 0450 and like it. I really like the looks of the 0235 slipjoint for a modern gentlemens pocket knife.
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I just can’t find a ZT pattern I can love. If they did I’d have one. Same here. The 450 is the closest to anything I like. Too tacti-cool and fantasy looking for my tastes. Of course, a standard issue 2 bladed trapper is about as exotic as I get.
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I like Benchmade knives. I started buying from them back in the nineties. I still carry two from that era. Bulletproof, and they stand behind them to this day. Free fluff and buff recently and those are like new. Today, I am carrying a mini griptilian. I won't mention names, but the president of Benchmade, a few years ago, sent dozens of Infidel OTF automatics to an Army unit in Afghanistan in response to a Colonel's request that Benchmade sell him a few to issue to Blackhawk crew chiefs. There are times when an automatic really is needed in that job. The knives were sent free. No publicity was every sought. I like that kind of statement from a company.
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I have had a few ZT's. I got a gifted 0770 since I know someone at ZT. I liked the weight but not the blade shape. Then I got a 0350. I liked the blade but not the weight. My latest is the 0357. I love it. CPM 20CV steel. Lightweight. The little concave back of the blade fits my thumb perfectly when I want to choke up. It's my EDC now. I'll admit that it doesn't look the best, but it sure feels great in my hand.
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Been carrying either a Griptilian (9551BKSN) or a mini Grip (556BKSN) as edc for close to 20 years now. Workhorses.
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